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thegrod
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Robert,
On C Band 4DTV receover's they have a feature call HD Volume lock which
attempts to match volume form SD to HD. Does a decent job too.
Bruce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Heitner" <ddprobert@yahoo.com>
To: <VOOM@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:14 AM
Subject: RE: [VOOM] Re: Wilt - Are solutions to technical problems ever
coming?
>
> Fwiw, I have time warner cable and they have the same volume issues. If
> I'm
> watching an hd channel and switch to a non hd channel, the volume
> increases
> by atleast 20db.
>
> Robert
>
> _____
>
> From: thegrod [mailto:bruceg@htva.net]
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 8:07 AM
> To: VOOM@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [VOOM] Re: Wilt - Are solutions to technical problems ever
> coming?
>
>
> Philhu,
> There were actually four questions so your numbering system is confusing.
> Which question are you answering with number 1? Volume level
> inconsistencies or direct entry of sub channels because I am not sure how
> to
>
> "fix" either one.
> Question 3-The sparklies that I've seen on the weather channel, headline
> news, history channel, etc. I believe are a direct result of using C Band
> analog feeds that exhibit the same problem, not digital feeds. I have a
> BUD
>
> and when the sparklies are bad on VOOM on those channels they are more
> noticeable on my C Band BUD. Atmospheric conditions have an effect on
> this.
> Unless you work for VOOM and are in a position to know for sure, the
> answer
> to the OTA question is elusive at best. Some people have disconnect
> Rainbow
>
> 1 and had OTA for months, others experience the 2 week effect you
> describe.
> I believe this could be change via a satellite software download if vOOM
> ever decided to change their policy. I still maintain that if you own
> your
> receiver they really are in potential violation of FCC policy by
> restricting
>
> your ability to receive OTA locals. If you are leasing then I can
> understand the policy. Until someone legally challenges this the policy
> will probably not change unless VOOM is going under in some fashion.
> Frankly, it's easier to just go buy a good OTA STB then worry about this
> one
>
> or consider getting a lawyer.....$200 gets you a great STB.
> thegrod
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <satguys2004@yahoo.com>
> To: <VOOM@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 5:42 AM
> Subject: [VOOM] Re: Wilt - Are solutions to technical problems ever
> coming?
>
>
>>
>>
>> #1, yes you can. It has been explained here a few times. Search for
>> the answer in this forum. It has been explained.
>>
>> #2, sparklies - don't know. It is caused by over modulation of signal
>> or mistuned c-band rcving system for analog, and since I am sure they
>> are grabbing a digital signal, it is most likely overmodulation,
>> probably at the rcving sat station end. I used to get these alot with
>> a 10 foot c-band/ku-band dish years ago.
>>
>> #3, No they will not. the ota only works on a subbed box. Try taking
>> your box off the sat cable for 2 or so weeks, it loses all
>> authorizations, incl ability to get ota.
>>
>> I tried when I moved. Case closed on OTA.
>>
>>
>> --
>> philhu, Posted this message at http://www.SatelliteGuys.US
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On C Band 4DTV receover's they have a feature call HD Volume lock which
attempts to match volume form SD to HD. Does a decent job too.
Bruce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Heitner" <ddprobert@yahoo.com>
To: <VOOM@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:14 AM
Subject: RE: [VOOM] Re: Wilt - Are solutions to technical problems ever
coming?
>
> Fwiw, I have time warner cable and they have the same volume issues. If
> I'm
> watching an hd channel and switch to a non hd channel, the volume
> increases
> by atleast 20db.
>
> Robert
>
> _____
>
> From: thegrod [mailto:bruceg@htva.net]
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 8:07 AM
> To: VOOM@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [VOOM] Re: Wilt - Are solutions to technical problems ever
> coming?
>
>
> Philhu,
> There were actually four questions so your numbering system is confusing.
> Which question are you answering with number 1? Volume level
> inconsistencies or direct entry of sub channels because I am not sure how
> to
>
> "fix" either one.
> Question 3-The sparklies that I've seen on the weather channel, headline
> news, history channel, etc. I believe are a direct result of using C Band
> analog feeds that exhibit the same problem, not digital feeds. I have a
> BUD
>
> and when the sparklies are bad on VOOM on those channels they are more
> noticeable on my C Band BUD. Atmospheric conditions have an effect on
> this.
> Unless you work for VOOM and are in a position to know for sure, the
> answer
> to the OTA question is elusive at best. Some people have disconnect
> Rainbow
>
> 1 and had OTA for months, others experience the 2 week effect you
> describe.
> I believe this could be change via a satellite software download if vOOM
> ever decided to change their policy. I still maintain that if you own
> your
> receiver they really are in potential violation of FCC policy by
> restricting
>
> your ability to receive OTA locals. If you are leasing then I can
> understand the policy. Until someone legally challenges this the policy
> will probably not change unless VOOM is going under in some fashion.
> Frankly, it's easier to just go buy a good OTA STB then worry about this
> one
>
> or consider getting a lawyer.....$200 gets you a great STB.
> thegrod
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <satguys2004@yahoo.com>
> To: <VOOM@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 5:42 AM
> Subject: [VOOM] Re: Wilt - Are solutions to technical problems ever
> coming?
>
>
>>
>>
>> #1, yes you can. It has been explained here a few times. Search for
>> the answer in this forum. It has been explained.
>>
>> #2, sparklies - don't know. It is caused by over modulation of signal
>> or mistuned c-band rcving system for analog, and since I am sure they
>> are grabbing a digital signal, it is most likely overmodulation,
>> probably at the rcving sat station end. I used to get these alot with
>> a 10 foot c-band/ku-band dish years ago.
>>
>> #3, No they will not. the ota only works on a subbed box. Try taking
>> your box off the sat cable for 2 or so weeks, it loses all
>> authorizations, incl ability to get ota.
>>
>> I tried when I moved. Case closed on OTA.
>>
>>
>> --
>> philhu, Posted this message at http://www.SatelliteGuys.US
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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